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S Reinsch1, J S Tobis

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of California, Irvine, CA, U.S.A.

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
|November 1, 1991
PubMed
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Frequent contact with older adults in senior centers did not significantly reduce students' misconceptions about aging. However, students reported feeling at ease, and older adults viewed students positively.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Social Psychology
  • Intergenerational Studies

Background:

  • Societal misconceptions and negative biases regarding aging negatively impact society.
  • Understanding the effects of intergenerational contact on attitudes towards older adults is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if frequent personal contact can reduce misconceptions about aging.
  • To assess if personal contact improves attitudes towards older adults among students.
  • To evaluate intergenerational relations between students and older adults in senior centers.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty students with English as a second language attended senior centers for 11 months, engaging in health promotion and assessments.
  • A sample of 70 older adults participated in health promotion classes and intergenerational evaluations.

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  • Students and older adults completed anonymous questionnaires assessing misconceptions, attitudes, and reactions.

    • Main Results:

    • Student misconceptions about aging remained similar to a control group without frequent contact.
    • Initial negative biases in student attitudes were observed, particularly among new participants.
    • Students reported feeling comfortable and disagreed with negative statements about their experience.
    • Older adults generally held positive attitudes towards the students, perceiving them as sympathetic.

    Conclusions:

    • Frequent personal contact may not directly reduce cognitive misconceptions about aging.
    • Subjective experiences and perceived comfort levels can improve despite persistent misconceptions.
    • Intergenerational interactions can foster positive reciprocal attitudes between younger and older adults.